"Now they've truly moved on... we've progressed from the toy caterpillar that toddlers could pull across the floor, to one that starts infants on the road to clever coding."

Fisherprice's Codeapillar could just be the toy to turn your youngsters into the next Bill Gates, by teaching them some very simple but fun coding techniques .

The toy, which retails for £49.99, can be programmed to move through obstacles and you'll probably end up playing with it when the tots go to bed.

Keep scrolling down the page for the full list of the top 10 toys and the prices

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Top toys for 2016

Zoomer Chimp

'Kids will go bananas for this fun robotic pet' - It dances, it stands and of course, it farts (£119.99, ages 5+)

Paw Patrol Air Patroller

'Everyone’s favourite rescue dog' - A massive jet which lights up, changes colour and has rotating propellers all while piloted by a robopup (£39.99, ages 3+)

LEGO City Volcano

'The must-have LEGO set for scientists big and small! - Who wouldn't want to run the operations at a volcano excavation (£79.99, ages 8-12)

VTech Toot Toot Drivers Goldmine

'Steaming ahead of its rivals' - This train-set for tots allows them to combine 32 track pieces into lots of different combinations and the train includes 3-sing-along songs and 17 melodies (£52.99, ages 1-5)

Nerf Modulus Tri-Strike

The first NERF with three ways to blast' - You'll be getting ambushed by the kids with them being able to launch NERF darts, a MEGA dart barrel extension and a MIGHT missile launcher. (£59.99, ages 8+)

Tiny Treasures Baby Doll

'The most lifelike 18” baby doll' - Not for anyone who is afraid of dolls. Available in boy of girl, it features sleepy eyes, silky new born hair, super-soft skin and an 'authentic scent of a baby' (£39.99, ages 3+)

SelfieMic

'The next evolution in karaoke is here!'' - You wannabe pop stars can create their own music videos with this selfie-sick that features a karaoke mic, ear piece and music app (£19.99, ages 8+)

Design a Friend Tiffany

'Design a Friend doll is all set for the red carpet' - This doll has a sparkly evening dress, glitter sandals and pretty clutch bag and an extra outfit (£49.99, ages 3+)

Snuggles My Dream Puppy

'Cute pooch will bring smiles aplenty this Christmas' - The next best thing to a real puppy, with its soft fur, nodding head and tummy that moves when he breathes (£49.99, ages 4+)

BB-8

This is the droid you’re looking for! - One of the biggest toys from last year will be at the top of the list again this year thanks to the release of Star Wars spin-off Rogue One : A Star Wars Story (£59.99, ages 3+)